EMPLOYER: JEFFCOM 9-1-1 Communications, Jefferson County, WA
CLOSING DATE: April 11, 2010 (first review, open until filled)
COMPENSATION: Compensation Opportunities: County Employee - $61,212 to $69,811 plus excellent benefits, or Personal Services Contract at market rate for the right candidateTO APPLY:
For a complete job description and application materials, please visit the Prothman Company at: http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm. JeffCom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by March 28, 2010 (first review, open until filled). To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application & answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060.
DESCRIPTION: Jefferson County, pop. approx. 29,000, is located
on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington. The City of Port Townsend, the
county seat, was a major seaport in the 1800's and much of the Victorian
architecture remains. Its historic district has been designated as a National
Historic Landmark. Port Townsend also offers a thriving and varied arts scene.
Jefferson County is home to the beautiful Olympic National Park which includes
the dramatic Pacific coastline, the rugged Olympic Mountains, and the Hoh
temperate rainforest.
JeffCom provides enhanced 911 phone call taking services to the citizens of
Jefferson County and radio/telephone dispatch services to two law enforcement
agencies and five fire districts. JeffCom is currently staffed by 15 fulltime
and 3 part time employees, and has an annual budget of $1 million, and a capital
plan of $2.25 million funded by a bond.
JeffCom is a department within Jefferson County government and the Director
reports to the JeffCom Administrative Board through the County Administrator.
The Director plans, organizes, directs and evaluates all operations of the
911-dispatch center.
A Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, or a closely
related field, and five years of progressive experience in public safety
communications, including five years of managerial responsibilities, is
required; or any equivalent combination of experience and education which
provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required
to perform the work.
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